GOAL Massachusetts Local News Firearms Related Legislation Information and More!

Local News: At the State House
GOAL works to define Muzzleloader Regulations. For many years hunters have been confused about what kind of muzzle loading firearms can be used in Massachusetts. Most of the confusion stems from the current regulations banning the use of so-called break open action style muzzle loaders during the primitive arms portion of the deer season.S.921 Judges Disarming Law Enforcement Officers On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 a piece of legislation had a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security that brought to light a very disturbing practice in our courts. Oppose S. 2245 Wind Energy Bill. Call your legislators today! The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to vote on S. 2245 “An Act Relative to Comprehensive Siting Reform for Land Based Wind Projects”. S.2245 would establish a special “expedited” permitting system for land based wind power development projects. H2259 first hearing at the State House. A great first step! 1/28/10. Yesterday was a great first step towards reforming our current gun legislation. A well attended public hearing provided the vehicle in initiating the process of H. 2259 becoming law. GOAL works with Legislators to pass H.2288 “An Act Relative to Increasing Accessibility to Non-lethal Self Defense Sprays” Just prior to the Thanksgiving holidy break, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security favorably released H.2288 “An Act Relative to Increasing Accessibility to Non-lethal Self Defense Sprays”. GOAL Works with Legislators on S.2210 “An Act Relative to Sentencing Laws” On Thursday, November 26th the Massachusetts Senate took up the Crime Bill S.2210 “An Act Relative to Sentencing Laws”. Prior to the morning of the floor debate, there was nothing in the bill that gave GOAL any concerns. Call your legislator today in support of GOAL Bill S.1580 and urge them to sign on to State Senator Tarr's letter of support! State Senator Bruce Tarr has written in support. Please call your legislators and urge them to sign onto this letter as soon as possible. Rep. Denis Guyer to file Article 97 Industrial Development Moratorium Legislation on GOAL’s Behalf Info on 501 CMR 15.00 Firearms Exhibitions here. Info on H. 4059 "An act relative to possession of armor piercing ammunition in the city of Boston" Info on H.4102 "An act to reduce firearms violence" H.4428 GOAL Files Pre-Trial Detention Bill / An Act Making Gun Law Violations subject to dangerousness hearing determinations H.2246 GOAL Fights Proposed Legislation To Criminalize Gun Owners With Expired Licenses H.1311 GOAL Files Breaking And Entering Of A Firearms Retailer Bill S.964 GOAL Files Amended "Katrina" Bill Governor Patrick Files Chapter 180 Part II

Local News: At the State House

GOAL works to define Muzzleloader Regulations. For many years hunters have been confused about what kind of muzzle loading firearms can be used in Massachusetts. Most of the confusion stems from the current regulations banning the use of so-called break open action style muzzle loaders during the primitive arms portion of the deer season.S.921 Judges Disarming Law Enforcement Officers On Wednesday, January 27, 2010 a piece of legislation had a public hearing before the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security that brought to light a very disturbing practice in our courts.
Oppose S. 2245 Wind Energy Bill. Call your legislators today! The Massachusetts Senate is scheduled to vote on S. 2245 “An Act Relative to Comprehensive Siting Reform for Land Based Wind Projects”. S.2245 would establish a special “expedited” permitting system for land based wind power development projects.
H2259 first hearing at the State House. A great first step!
1/28/10. Yesterday was a great first step towards reforming our current gun legislation. A well attended public hearing provided the vehicle in initiating the process of H. 2259 becoming law.
GOAL works with Legislators to pass H.2288 “An Act Relative to Increasing Accessibility to Non-lethal Self Defense Sprays” Just prior to the Thanksgiving holidy break, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security favorably released H.2288 “An Act Relative to Increasing Accessibility to Non-lethal Self Defense Sprays”.
GOAL Works with Legislators on S.2210 “An Act Relative to Sentencing Laws” On Thursday, November 26th the Massachusetts Senate took up the Crime Bill S.2210 “An Act Relative to Sentencing Laws”. Prior to the morning of the floor debate, there was nothing in the bill that gave GOAL any concerns.
Call your legislator today in support of GOAL Bill S.1580 and urge them to sign on to State Senator Tarr's letter of support! State Senator Bruce Tarr has written in support. Please call your legislators and urge them to sign onto this letter as soon as possible.
Rep. Denis Guyer to file Article 97 Industrial Development Moratorium Legislation on GOAL’s Behalf
Info on 501 CMR 15.00 Firearms Exhibitions here.
Info on H. 4059 "An act relative to possession of armor piercing ammunition in the city of Boston"
Info on H.4102 "An act to reduce firearms violence"
H.4428 GOAL Files Pre-Trial Detention Bill / An Act Making Gun Law Violations subject to dangerousness hearing determinations
H.2246 GOAL Fights Proposed Legislation To Criminalize Gun Owners With Expired Licenses
H.1311 GOAL Files Breaking And Entering Of A Firearms Retailer Bill
S.964 GOAL Files Amended "Katrina" Bill
Governor Patrick Files Chapter 180 Part II

GOAL In The News/ Court News/ Other News

Runyan v. MA Decision
City of Fitchburg continues unconstitutional licensing violations On Monday, March 8, 2010 several GOAL members contacted our office regarding a recorded message on the Fitchburg Police Department’s Firearm Licensing Unit’s answering machine. The message states that due to budgetary constraints, they are not able to accept any new firearm license applications. Citizens calling the number are asked to leave a message and when the Unit is able to process licenses again someone will contact them.
Great turnout at the GOAL Annual Meeting and Awards Breakfast! Over 100 GOAL Members attended the GOAL Annual Meeting this past Saturday at the Storrowton Tavern and Carriage House on the Big E Fairgrounds in West Springfield, MA.
Judge holds firearms owner for being "too dangerous" A judge ruled yesterday that a Manchester man, arrested last week on multiple weapon charges, is too dangerous to be released on bail.
Police, gun owners say state firearm laws are tough enough "The Massachusetts gun laws have been a complete failure in every respect," said Wallace, who said they are too complicated and do not effectively prohibit terrorists and criminals from obtaining guns.
Let the games begin! 2010 Election News. Well 2010 as an election year certainly started off with a bang as State Senator Scott Brown won his race for United States Senator against Attorney General Martha Coakley. Since that race was settled, there has been a flurry of announcements from people concerning political offices.
Sensible Gun Reform. H. 2259 backs rights and protections. Worcester Telegrams & Gazette A House bill to reform and simplify Massachusetts’ firearm licensing laws is a welcome step toward protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens
Has Your Local Mayor Joined A National Anti-Gun Group? If So, Urge Your Mayor To Resign From The Bloomberg Coalition Today Some local mayors have joined "Mayors Against Illegal Guns" (MAIG) which was founded and is funded by activist anti-gun billionaire and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg. Is your mayor one of them? Click here to find out! You may also look at the list below.
GOAL's Holiday Party-Open House a Great Success, thanks to all for attending! If you weren’t here you missed a great time Friday night as the GOAL staff opened up the doors of the headquarters for the annual Holiday Party and Open House.
GOAL Files Amicus Brief in Runyan V. MA Case. Watch the argument's here! Full details here.
Support GOAL Rated A+ State Senator Scott Brown's bid for vacant U.S. Senate seat
GOAL to file Amicus brief in MA. V. Runyan case November 5th 2009
MA SJC to hear gun law challenge

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